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Publications and manuscript from the Thornton Perry Museum Collection, reflecting Perry's interest in the history of West
Virginia and the immediate region. Subjects include various aspects of West Virginia history, such as the Civil War, statehood,
Wheeling, John Brown, and other topics. Formats include broadsides, reports, pamphlets, almanacs, a manuscript account book,
newspapers, maps, and others. See Scope and Content Note for details and contents list.
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Thornton Perry, Collector, Publications regarding West Virginia History,
A&M 3343, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Major Thornton Tayloe Perry was descended from the Craighills of Virginia and the Tayloes of Mt. Airy and Octagon House in Washington, D.C. Born into
history, it was only natural for him to pursue it. A pilot in World War I, and Provost Marshal of London in World War II,
he returned to Charles Town, his native town, where he became the postmaster for more than ten years. He passed away in 1981.
Perry was a lifelong collector who was a fixture at auctions, and whose first love was history and books.
Publications and manuscript from the Thornton Perry Museum Collection, reflecting Perry's interest in the history of West
Virginia and the immediate region. Subjects include various aspects of West Virginia history, such as the Civil War, statehood,
Wheeling, John Brown, and other topics. Formats include broadsides, reports, pamphlets, almanacs, a manuscript account book,
newspapers, maps, and others.
Civil War related materials include an election broadside (1864) and two "General Orders" issued by Rosecrans (1861).
There are a number of items related to the secession of the future West Virginia from Virginia, including a 34 page "Journal
of the Proceedings of the Convention" published in June 1861, two broadsides, a speech, and an ordinance related to secession.
Items related to Wheeling include an opinion given to a US Congressional Committee regarding the establishment of a "marine
hospital" (1838), an address delivered before the Agricultural Society of Ohio and Brooke Counties (1852), the by-laws of
"Panola Lodge" (1856), and a rare German newspaper (1868).
Two of the pamphlets are anecdotal histories of John Brown and his Harpers Ferry raid.
There are four almanacs, three printed in Wheeling, VA (1853, 1860, 1861), and one printed in Winchester, VA (1839).
The account book is a ledger documenting transactions in the area of Shepherdstown and Martinsburg (ca. 1787-1794).
Photocopy of "To the Voters of Harrison County," a broadside regarding the actions of Colonel Ben Wilson at a meeting held
January 19, 1861, regarding secession, the 1st section signed in print: A.M. Reager John C. Vance, the 2nd section signed
in print by Jno. J. Davis (for original, see Series 6, box 2)
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1
Photocopy of "Meeting at the Courthouse on Saturday, 19th," a broadside which tells of a meeting to elect representatives
to the convention in Richmond on February 13, 1861, Major Charles Lewis chaired, signed Charles Lewis, Chairman, D. Davison,
Secretary. January 19, 1861 (for original, see Series 6, box 2)
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1
Photocopy of "To the Voters of the Tenth Senatorial District of W. Va.," describing James Corskadon's run for the Senate as
a Union candidate, the pitfalls of this unpopular position in Wheeling, and in spite of the threats, his win; New Creek, October
20, 1864 (for original, see Series 6, box 2)
1864
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1
Photocopy of "To the People of the Commonwealth of Virginia," an outline of the process which led to the Wheeling Convention,
the problems that existed between the areas of VA, and finally, an appeal for the support of coastal and southern citizens
for the Northwest VA decision to govern themselves, signed in print by 22 delegates from 11 counties, including John R. Cooke,
George B. Pickett, Robert C. Lee, Jonathan Jackson, etc. (for original, see Series 6, box 2)
Report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufacturers, To Whom Was Referred, On the Thirtieth Ultimo, the Memorial of Sundry
Inhabitants of Charlestown, in the State of Virginia , February 20, 1806, Washington. Printed by A and G Way.
1806
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2
Preservation copy of previous item.
1806
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2
Memorial of Inhabitants of Wheeling, VA, Upon the Subject of Marine Hospitals on the Western Waters . February 14, 1838.
1838
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2
Preservation copy of previous item.
1838
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2
Minutes of the Thirty-Seventh Annual Meeting of the Teay's Valley Baptist Association, Held with the Kanawha Church, Kanawha
County, Virginia, Friday, August 25, 1850 . Includes list of ministers. Printed by James Harper.
1850
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2
Preservation copy of previous item.
1850
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3
1852-1856
1852-1856
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3
An Address Delivered Before the Agricultural Society of Ohio and Brooke Counties and the Mechanics' and Manufacturers' Association
of Wheeling, October 27, 1852. By Professor W.K. Pendleton, Wheeling. Printed at the office of the Daily Intelligencer.
1852
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3
Preservation copy of previous item.
1852
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3
The By-Laws of Panola Lodge No. 82, Wheeling, VA. Printed by Beatty and Company.
1856
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3
Preservation copy of previous item.
1856
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
1861 (folder 1 of 2)
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
An Ordinance to Provide for the Formation of a New State Out of a Portion of the Territory of this State . Passed August 20, 1861. Four pages (single sheet), signed in print A.I. Boreman, President, G.L. Cranmer, Secretary.
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
Preservation copy of previous item.
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
General orders no. 16, Wheeling, VA, December 11, 1861, Headquarters Department Western VA. By command of Brigadier General
Rosecrans, Geo. Hartstaff, Assistant Adjutant General
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
Preservation copy of previous item.
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
General orders no. 21, Cross Lanes VA, September 18, 1861. By command of Brigadier General Rosecrans, Geo. Hartstaff, Assistant
Adjutant General
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4
Preservation copy of previous item.
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5
1861 (folder 2 of 2)
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5
Speech of John S. Carlisle, of Harrison, In the Virginia State Convention, Delivered Thursday, March 7, 1861 . Printed at the Whig Book and Job Office, Richmond, VA, 1861. Pages uncut.
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5
Preservation copy of previous item.
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5
Journal of the Proceedings of the Convention. Wheeling, June 11, 1861; includes each day's proceedings detailing ordinance for reorganization of the state government and
election for a provisional governor; adjourned Mon. afternoon, June 24, 1861; signed in ink "H. Hamond"; 34 pages.
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5
Preservation copy of previous item.
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
1918-1934, undated
1918-1934, undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
The John Brown Raid. Authored by Miss Ora Tomlinson. Charles Town, WV, October 1918.
1918
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
Preservation copy of previous item.
1918
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
When Tidewater Invaded the Valley, A Tribute to the Men of Lower VA in the Days of the John Brown Raid . Authored by Lucy Johnston Ambler. Privately printed.
1934
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
Preservation copy of previous item.
1934
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
The Cabin of John, The Lowly Origin of a Now Celebrated Name . Regarding origins of the name of the pleasure resort near Washington D.C. named "Cabin John Hotel"; printed by Gibson Brothers,
no date. (Appears to have been published ca. 1880-1900.)
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
Preservation copy of previous item.
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
A Half Century of Mint Julep Tyranny . Printed by Spirit of Jefferson, Charlestown, VA.
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 6
Preservation copy of previous item.
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
Almanacs (folder 1 of 2)
1853-1860
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
The Farmer's and Poultry Breeder's Almanac , 1853, Wheeling. Published by Wheat and Chapline.
1853
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
Preservation copy of previous item.
1853
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
Cottage Garden Almanac , 1860, Wheeling. Published by George K. Wheat.
1860
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 7
Preservation copy of previous item.
1860
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8
Almanacs (folder 2 of 2)
1839-1861
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8
Hundred Years Almanac for the Present Century, After the Birth of Christ From 1799 to 1899 , Winchester, 1839. Published by Philip H. Spangler.
1839
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8
Preservation copy of previous item.
1839
Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 8
Farmer's Almanac, 1861, Wheeling. Published by George K. Wheat.
Account book from Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, (West) Virginia. Monetary transactions are recorded in English currency.
Includes such names as Daniel Morgan, Thomas Shepherd, Christian Miller, Enoch Walson, etc.
Certificate of Domain of Neptunus Rex, received by Lewis Peirce [?] Moon, Engineer 1st Class of the U.S.S. West Virginia,
for crossing the equator.
1925
Mixed Materials Box: 2 unfoldered
Broadside, "Berkeley Springs, A Celebrated and Fashionable Health Resort; Beautifully Located on the Berkeley Springs and
Potomac Railroad, 100 Miles West of Washington," a pictorial evocation of Berkeley Springs evidently designed to capture the
interest of the tourist and "convalescent"; 27" x 20.5"
1889
Mixed Materials Box: 2 unfoldered
Broadside, "To the People of the Commonwealth of Virginia," an outline of the process which led to the Wheeling Convention,
the problems that existed between the areas of VA, and finally, an appeal for the support of coastal and southern citizens
for the Northwest VA decision to govern themselves, signed in print by 22 delegates from 11 counties, including John R. Cooke,
George B. Pickett, Robert C. Lee, Jonathan Jackson, etc. Damage (for photocopy, see Series 1, box 1, folder 1)
undated
Mixed Materials Box: 2 unfoldered
Broadside, "To the Voters of Harrison County," a broadside regarding the actions of Colonel Ben Wilson at a meeting held January
19, 1861, regarding secession, the 1st section signed in print: A.M. Reager John C. Vance, the 2nd section signed in print
by Jno. J. Davis. (for photocopy, see Series 1, box 1, folder 1)
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 2 unfoldered
Broadside, "Meeting at the Courthouse on Saturday, 19th," a broadside which tells of a meeting to elect representatives to
the convention in Richmond on February 13, 1861, Major Charles Lewis chaired, signed Charles Lewis, Chairman, D. Davison,
Secretary.; 5 5/8" x 13 3/8" (torn on center fold); January 19, 1861 (for photocopy, see Series 1, box 1, folder 1)
1861
Mixed Materials Box: 2 unfoldered
Broadside, "To the Voters of the Tenth Senatorial District of W. Va.," describes James Corskadon's run for the Senate as a
Union candidate, the pitfalls of this unpopular position in Wheeling, and in spite of the threats, his win; 7 5/8" x 7 1/2";
New Creek, October 20, 1864 (for photocopy, see Series 1, box 1, folder 1)
1864
Mixed Materials Box: 2 unfoldered
Der Arbeiter Freund . German newspaper of Wheeling, WV; August 1, 1868 (for photocopy, see Series 4, box 1, folder 10; microfilmed copy in miscellaneous
newspapers)
1868
Mixed Materials Box: 2 unfoldered
Map Showing Rail Road Line and Coal and Timber Lands of the WV Central and Pittsburgh Railway Company; 17" x 25.5"; Tears,
folds, some edge loss
1882
Maps unboxed
Map of the Property of the Charlestown Mining, Manufacturing and Improvement Company; includes detailed mapping of the town
of Charlestown, WV; 30" x 31"; surveyed and drawn 1890-1891 by D.F. Taylor; some damage
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